Nice Books for a Positive New Year
Looking for YA books to inspire you as we head into a new year? Check out the list below that gives a look into other people’s lives. *CCPL Staff picks are chosen by CCPL staff members and are not intended [...]
Delicious Brownie and Blondie Recipes!
Calling all dessert lovers! The winter season is the perfect time to gather together as a family and bake your favorite treats. December 8 was National Brownie Day, January 22 is National Blonde Brownie Day (also known as “blondies”), and soon, February [...]
Kanopy Movie Review: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
New year, new you! Join me in this Kanopy Movie Review, where we meet the classic duo Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941), featuring Spencer Tracy, Ingrid Bergman, and Lana Turner. Get your popcorn ready, fix a “potion,” and let us begin! [...]
Cozy Books for Chilly Days
One of the best things about this time of year is the long nights, with nothing else to do but curl up by the fire with a good book, a steaming mug of something warm, and your fuzziest blanket to while away [...]
Cozy Baking – Cookie Books
With cozy sweaters filling our wardrobes, fires cracking in the hearth, and a persistent chill in the air, what better way to cozy up with your friends and family than by baking delicious cookies? At my house, it’s a tradition to start [...]
Cozy Winter Reads
Winter’s not quite here yet, but it’s never too soon to start compiling a list of books that you just want to snuggle up with for the season as the temperatures continue to drop. Whether it’s a romance with winter-themed festivals as [...]
Resources for Teen Drivers
Ready to get your driver’s license? The library is here to help! First, visit the MVA website and review the requirements for obtaining a learner’s permit. There you can also find this list of certified driving schools in Maryland. To prepare for [...]
Documentaries for Teens: Antarctic Edge: 70 South
Stay cool in the documentary for this month called “Antarctic Edge: 70° South.” In this documentary, we will be seeing what is brewing below the surface of Antarctica's infamous ice sheets along with oceanographers, ecologists, and biologists to learn how Global Warming [...]
Graphic Novel Bingo!
Grab your colored markers and good luck charms because December is Bingo Month! While no one is sure of the exact date the game was invented, we CAN trace the game’s origins back to 1530s Italy. To help celebrate, we thought we’d [...]
Long Young Adult Fantasy Series
As the weather turns cooler, you may be thinking of what you want to read when you are keeping warm inside. Here are some long young adult fantasy series to get into! Travel to magical lands and dig into complex plots, all [...]